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4 August 2015

Pros And Cons Of Organic Cotton Carpet

If you're looking for carpet options for your home, and particularly if you're looking at "green" or eco-friendly carpeting options, one of the materials you're likely to come across is organic cotton. Since it is typically grown without harmful pesticides and insecticides, organic cotton carpeting is undoubtedly good for the Earth – but is it good for your home? Weight these pros and cons to decide.

Pros of Organic Cotton Carpeting

Cotton carpets are soft to the touch.

A lot of natural fibers, like coir and rattan, are pretty rough to the touch, making them poor options for rooms like bedrooms and living room. Cotton carpets, however, are soft and comfortable underfoot. You won't mind sitting on them as you play games or watch TV or walking across them barefoot.

Cotton carpets are quite sturdy.

Most are made from a woven material, and they stand up well to wear. This is good news if your room receives a lot of traffic and use.

Cotton carpets can be cleaned with natural ingredients.

You won't need a lot of harsh chemicals to get your carpet clean. All-natural carpet cleaners should work just fine; just make sure you use one that's non-bleaching if you have a darker carpet. A mixture of water and vinegar should work for removing stains, and if you need a bit of a stain-fighting boost, you can use a bit of laundry detergent without worrying that it will damage your carpet.

Cons of Organic Cotton Carpeting

It can develop static cling and attract dust.

If you live in a home with pets or a lot of dust, cotton may not be the best choice because it really does attract dust and dander. This means you'll have to be very vigilant about vacuuming it to keep it clean.

Cotton carpet can pill if shampooed often.

If you've ever had a piece of cotton clothing that started to pill, you know how unkempt it can start to look. Washing your cotton carpet too often may cause it to pill in a similar manner. Thus, if you know you'll have a lot of spills and stains to be cleaning off the carpet or you're very concerned about having your carpet shampooed every few months, this may not be the best choice.

If you're willing to vacuum often and minimize your carpet shampooing efforts, organic cotton carpeting can be a comfortable, sturdy and eco-friendly choice for your home. Ask companies like Creative Carpet & Flooring for more information.

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About Me

When I moved into my current home nine years ago, I didn’t pay much attention to the existing window treatments. After purchasing some new furniture, I didn’t really have any money left in my budget for new blinds. Then, the existing ones started to tear up.
After researching various styles of blinds on the internet, I decided to buy some faux wood wide paneled ones. The sleek stylish look of these window treatments instantly updated my home. When opened, they also let in much more light than my old narrow blinds. Thanks to my new blinds, my home is bright, sunny, and cheerful. On this blog, you will discover all of the advantages of buying wide paneled blinds.